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Sencera Demonstrates More Efficient Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells
Charlotte NC (SPX) Dec 05, 2008 Sencera has successfully deposited single-junction silicon solar cells with 7% sunlight to electricity conversion efficiencies under standard test conditions. The Company achieved the result utilizing a repeatable, fully automated process on The Viper, its proprietary Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) manufacturing platform. Cell performance was independently measured and confirmed by The University of Delaware's Institute of Energy Conversion, designated a University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaic Research and Education by the Department of Energy and The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). "The combination of 7% efficient thin-film single-junction silicon cells and Sencera's low capital cost Viper(TM) PECVD platform positions the company well from an economic perspective. The efficiency target was a critical milestone that demonstrates the viability of the Viper manufacturing platform for low cost solar panel production," stated CEO Dr. Rusty Jewett. Sencera's 7% conversion efficiency milestone triggered an additional $5.2 million equity investment by The Quercus Trust and Michael Draper of Equinox Securities, Sencera's largest Investor. According to Britt Weaver, Sencera's CFO, "Proceeds will be utilized to further accelerate the development of second generation tandem amorphous / microcrystalline solar cells with expected conversion efficiencies greater than 10%. Sencera is also in the process of raising additional capital in order to fully fund its first 35-Megawatt module factory in Charlotte, NC." Related Links Sencera All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
Perpetual Energy Systems Launches 422 kW DC Solar Energy Project
Harrison NY (SPX) Dec 05, 2008Perpetual Energy Systems (PES) has announced the launch of its newest project hosted at the City of Willits Water Treatment Plant. The project guarantees a reduction in energy costs and has the capacity to generate approximately 530,000 kilowatt hours AC (kWh) per year to meet 100 percent of the plant's current power needs. |
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